Recent content by Gamma1214

Which is, IMO, plenty of reason. Glad you made the trip & shared it with us.

Crap, Don was very helpful in planning and was destined to be an extraction option if needed. Hopefully, they can rebuild.

Good thing because I don't carry enough for both of us. I've never worried too much about snakes, particularly the rattlers. They're rattling to let you know they're there & he already knows that he can't eat you... as long as you don't step on him, you just need to move away.

Looks like you could build a nice loop trip among the lakes SE of Reindeer Lake but archives here are pretty sparse. Any maps or intel available?

Fear of entrapment is one reason that I can see for paddling a tandem backwards instead of paddling a solo canoe. Personally, I build my own so I can place the seat wherever I wish but that was one consideration when I started placing the seats further back than standard. That said, I've never...

I know people like that; always the doom & gloom scenario... often becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

I'm runnin'. Last thing I need is another 17+ lbs on the portages.

It may be important to note that atypical behavior alone should not be enough to dispatch an animal. We are seeing more and more foxes during the day this time of year and it's primarily due to the challenges of feeding growing pups. Add to that the fact that foxes are moving into closer...

Also very likely that a planted paddle is stationary in the water while the boat is not. I'm not so sure the pivot point is actually changing as much as it is now dynamic and will change throughout the paddle stroke. As always, being aware of how your inputs correspond to outcomes is the goal.

That was actually my first question

and there, I suspect, is the answer to your question. Especially in wilderness or around large animals, it is critical that we make good decisions. Nobody needs to restrict animals (or humans) if the humans use good judgement. I am reminded of this with every step as an unruly horse really...

We have that? Well over 1/2 of my comments should be using that!

Welcome back. I'll agree that it's never "too soon" to take kids along. I'm certain that I recall some here (@scoutergriz?) being in canoes since infancy. I tend to go North instead of South when paddling but I may make it that far someday. In the meantime, I appreciate the pictures and I am...

Nice find. Congrats. (Oh, no clue how to remove stains but I've heard that sunlight can fade them... more time on the water may be worth a try)

or you've waited years to escape civilization for a bit and are using all available horsepower. (Actually, I could go with that excuse but it's mostly just the way I drive because I like to get my money's worth from every ticket)